ungrateful person

Thân thiện

An ungrateful person never says thank you for a gift.

Definition

Noun: A person who shows no gratitude; someone who does not express or feel thankfulness for kindness or benefits received.

Usage

This term is used to describe an individual who fails to acknowledge or appreciate help, gifts, or favors. It carries a strong negative connotation of ingratitude. - After all I did for him, he never said thank you. He is such an ungrateful person. - She felt hurt for being labeled an ungrateful person simply because she didn't praise the gift publicly.

Advanced Usage

• "an ungrateful person": The standard noun phrase. It is often used in a definitive or accusatory manner.
  • It is painful to realize you have been supporting an ungrateful person.

Variants and Related Words

• Ingrate (noun): A more formal or literary synonym for an ungrateful person.
  • He was branded an ingrate by his former patrons.

Synonyms

• Ingrate
• Thankless wretch (archaic, very strong)

Related Idioms

• "Bite the hand that feeds you": To act ungratefully or harmfully toward someone who has helped you. This idiom describes the of an ungrateful person.
  • By spreading rumors about his mentor, he really bit the hand that fed him.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who shows no gratitude

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ingrate
• thankless wretch